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Crude palm oil futures down on profit taking

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 2:02 AM IST

Crude palm oil prices declined by Rs 3.10 to Rs 512.50 per 10 kg in futures trade today on emergence of profit-taking, driven by subdued spot demand.

Trading sentiments remained bearish as palm oil futures in Malaysia traded moderately lower on slowing demand for the commodity among bio-fuel producers. 

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for delivery in May fell by Rs 3.10, or 0.60% to Rs 512.50 per 10 kg, with a business turnover of 35 lots.

The oil for delivery in April eased by Rs 1.80, or 0.34% to Rs 518.50 per 10 kg, with an open interest of 13 lots.

Likewise, its prices for delivery in June shed Re 1, or 0.19% to Rs 512 per 10 kg, with an open interest of 22 lots.  

Traders said besides profit-taking by speculators, fall in demand amid adequate stocks in spot market mainly led to the fall in crude palm oil futures prices.

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First Published: Apr 27 2011 | 12:57 PM IST

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